At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 320 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (85.6%) and White (6.3%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.3%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black85.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frederick Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Abbottston Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Liberty Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–07
335 reported students
Violetville Elementary/Middle
Elementary · Grades PK–08
302 reported students
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Public schools near Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Neighbors Hamilton Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | KG–08 | 250 | 0.8 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary/Middle Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–08 | 801 | 1 mi |
| Northwood Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 641 | 1.1 mi |
| Gardenville Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 229 | 1.2 mi |
| Yorkwood Elementary Elementary · Baltimore City Public Schools | PK–05 | 294 | 1.2 mi |
| Baltimore International Academy Elementary · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | KG–08 | 749 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
What grades does Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle serve?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 320 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle in?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools, based in Baltimore, MD, which operates 150 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include City Neighbors Hamilton (0.8 mi), Hamilton Elementary/Middle (1 mi), Northwood Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.